What triggers fear and aniexty????

I have always wondered about this question, when I have suffered panic and anxiety, and thought how is it some people are more prone to attacks than other people? You see so many confident people about and I always think " I want to be like that", and " I wonder if they ever panic" which is silly really cos fear and panic is your bodies way off telling you something is wrong .Looking back on times when panic could of been measured on a richter scale, I always remember I got through it. Recently I have been looking into what outside factors make these situations worst such as giving up smoking decreases anxiety by 50% as the oxygen needed to overcome an attack is made harder grasp because of all the crap running the my blood vessels instead of the much needed oxygen, also caffeine which I am sure everyone is aware off, brings anxiety up which is a bit of a bitch because I love my coffee, but learnt that to much is not good, as the old saying goes "to much of a good thing can be bad". Another thing which I have been reading about is cognitive behavioural therapy which tackles issues head on with a sense of achievement getting through yours fears and triggers, I have found this quite interesting to read about as I said at the start of this blog " I got through it". In some issues if a situation is bad it is a good idea to take yourself away from it, but if there is a chance you can face it head on the sense of relief and self achievement can be amazing. Recent events and going back to square one (Housing issues, confidence and financial) have made me realise that being back at square one is good place to start, a new lease so to speak. I keep reminding myself there are worst off people in the world and I am lucky to have what I have and should be thankful for the people in my life (which I am greatly!) A word of advice, if something is going on in your life and it seems there is nothing out there , seek help whether it be from friends or family, the support will guide you through tough times, there is nothing worst than going through something alone, I have learnt this in more ways than one, and thank every single person that helped me through bad times. I have to admit I am loving writing blogs LOL expect more from this monkey boy :) Ps they all wont be about bad things there are good times ahead, and I want to share them.

Love Matt xx